Second Slide

In 2017, the United States had a net import reliance as a percentage of apparent consumption of 72 percent for cobalt, and cobalt is considered a critical mineral. The primary uses for cobalt are in rechargeable battery electrodes, and in superalloys used to make gas turbine engines.

Fourth Slide

In 1849, the discovery of gold in California sparked one of the most famous gold rushes in history. Thousands trekked across mountainous terrain to seek the precious metal, with entire industries springing up around the rush. In fact, the desire to understand our mineral resource wealth that led to the creation of the U.S. Geological Survey was in part fueled by gold rushes like this one.

Fifth Slide

The Department of the Interior today published a list of 35 mineral commodities considered critical to the economic and national security of the United States. This list will be the initial focus of a multi-agency strategy due in August this year to implement President Donald J. Trump's Executive Order to break America's dependence on foreign minerals.

Sixth Slide

The USGS Mineral Deposit Database (USMIN) has updated its geodatabase on mine and prospect-related symbols, from the 7.5' and the 15' archive of the USGS Historical Topo Maps. Recent additions include MI, IL, IN, and WI.

In 2017, the United States had a net import reliance as a percentage of apparent consumption of 72 percent for cobalt, and cobalt is considered a critical mineral. The primary uses for cobalt are in rechargeable battery electrodes, and in superalloys used to make gas turbine engines.

In 1849, the discovery of gold in California sparked one of the most famous gold rushes in history. Thousands trekked across mountainous terrain to seek the precious metal, with entire industries springing up around the rush. In fact, the desire to understand our mineral resource wealth that led to the creation of the U.S. Geological Survey was in part fueled by gold rushes like this one.

The Department of the Interior today published a list of 35 mineral commodities considered critical to the economic and national security of the United States. This list will be the initial focus of a multi-agency strategy due in August this year to implement President Donald J. Trump's Executive Order to break America's dependence on foreign minerals.

The USGS Mineral Deposit Database (USMIN) has updated its geodatabase on mine and prospect-related symbols, from the 7.5' and the 15' archive of the USGS Historical Topo Maps. Recent additions include MI, IL, IN, and WI.